Health & Wellness

How to Avoid Pressure Injuries
Being confined to a bed or chair can lead to what are commonly known as pressure wounds or bed sores. A group of nurses implemented a program so that their patients would no longer suffer from them.

Monitoring Pollen Close to Home
If you suffer from spring allergies in the Upper Valley, this pollen-counting station provides data on pollen levels near you.

A Morning Surgery in the OR
Team members here bring passion, commitment, and urgency to their work. Because they work at a teaching hospital, they also strive to learn, always putting patient health first. Learn about the many people involved in an OR procedure.

Foods With the Magnesium Your Body Needs
Magnesium is essential for your health. But many people aren’t getting enough magnesium in their diet. Find out which foods could provide you what you need.

Training for a marathon? Prepare your run with these 4 tips
Follow these top marathon training tips from Scott Klass, MD, MS, Sports Medicine doctor at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and New London Hospital.

How to Protect Yourself and Others From Measles Outbreaks
Measles cases are spiking, but the virus is almost entirely preventable through the MMR vaccine.

What You Need to Know About Avian Influenza Virus
Find out about infection rates and how to protect yourself from what is more formally called Influenza A subtype H5N1 and less formally, bird flu.

Your Heart-Healthy Chili Recipe
Looking for a healthy dish to serve during the Super Bowl? Try this recipe that is also good for your heart.

How Do You Know if You Have COVID-19, Flu, or RSV?
This winter season, many people are getting infected with COVID-19, the flu, and RSV. Find out the symptoms, how they differ, and how best to protect yourself.

Staying Healthy When Illness Spreads: Your Questions Answered
What can you do to protect yourself from the surge in respiratory illnesses in New Hampshire? Michael Calderwood, MD, MPH, answers questions from WMUR viewers on how to cope now and throughout the rest of the year.